Findon Community Centre 222 Findon Road, Findon SA 5023 (Bus Stop 214) T 08 8408 1310 F 08 8408 1122 www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au

“Charles Sturt is a safe and healthy city that supports vibrant community life”

Findon Community Centre Timetable of Activities & Programs Effective from March 2019

Monday

Activity Room Time Cost

UCWB Financial Counselling Service Financial counsellors provide information, support and Advocacy to people in financial difficulty. The service is free of charge and confidential. Contact for Appointments: 8245 7100

Training 9am - 5pm Free

Heart Foundation Walking Groups Contact: Kaye - 8356 0045 (Depart Centre) Contact: Brian - 8353 2177 (Depart Linear Park, Kidman Park).

Centre Depart Linear

Park

9.30am -10.30am

8am - 9am

Free Free

Findon Social Quilters

Social skill-sharing patchwork group. Beginners to advanced – new members welcome. Contact: Tracy - 0410 820 834

Community Space

9.30am - 3pm $6 full day $4 half day

Line Dance Class Beginners - No experience necessary

Contact: Narelle - 0431 699 685

Main Function Area

9.30am - 11.30am

$13

Dementia Australia Meets 3rd Monday each month. Eligibility: family carers only who have attended an AASA Family Carer Program/Workshop. Contact: Community Programs, Co-ordinator (West) - 8372 2100

Community Lounge

1pm - 3.00pm Free

Pennies From Heaven

Come along and enjoy a friendly game of cards similar to Canasta. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Main Function Area

12pm - 4pm $2

World Tae Kwon Do

Kids & Adults classes. School Term Only Contact: Master Wahid - 0412 909 500

Main Function Area

6pm - 7pm Contact Instructor

The Herb Society of South Australia

Meetings: First Monday of each month Contact: Sandra - 8445 6645

Community Space

7pm - 10.30pm Free

Tuesday

Activity Room Time Cost

Findon Community Playgroup Fun & Learning for babies, toddlers and pre Schoolers. Open to all families with children aged 0-5 years. Contact: Alicia Free Call - 1800 171 882

Community Lounge

9.15am - 11am Free

Heart Foundation Walking Group Contact: Brian - 8353 2177

Depart Trimmer

Parade Car Park

8am - 9am Free

English Language & Literacy Conversation, reading and writing classes. School terms only. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Lounge

11.15am - 1.15pm

Gold coin donation

Dru Yoga with Katie Bring your own yoga mat, water, wear comfortable clothes. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Main Function Area

10am - 11.30am $10 per session

Senior Citizen’s Indoor Bowls Indoor bias carpet bowls Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Main Function Area

12pm - 3pm $5 Annual Membership/

$2 weekly

Basic Computing with Greg & Ronnie For adults who have little or no experience using computers, learn basic computing or troubleshoot your PC problems. Ongoing one-on-one lessons on Windows 7, 8 and 10 … I-Pad, Tablet, Smart Phone, e-Mail, MS-Word, PC Security and Maintenance, e-Bay, Facebook and Online Banking. BYO Laptop welcome. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Training Room & Community

Space

10am - 12pm 1pm - 3pm

$2

Di's Dapper Tappers For Adults only Beginners to Advanced Dance movement Tap Dancing Contact: Di - 8408 1310

Main Function Area

4.30pm - 5.15pm

5.15pm - 6.30pm

$4 each session

Tuesday

Activity Room Time Cost

Watch SA – Woodville South

Meetings: February 13, April 10, June 19, September 4, November 13 Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Space

7.30pm - 8.30pm

Free

West Torrens Concert Band

If you enjoy music come along and join the band. Contact: Mandy - 0430 099 198

Main Function Area

7.30pm - 9.45pm

Membership Fee Applies

Wednesday

Activity Room Time Cost

ANFE Active Ageing Exercise

Gentle exercises for wellbeing. Contact: 8234 5550

Main Function Area

9am - 10am $3

Western Carers Support Group

Meets 1st Wednesday of the month Contact: Kayleen - 8240 2900

Main Function Area

10am - 12pm Free

St Mary’s Christian Spiritual Church Physic Readings – Various Mediums Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Lounge

10am - 12pm $5

Cool 4 Kids – Listen, Laugh, Learn with Music Educational music sessions for babies, toddlers & pre-schooler Facilitator Tony Genovese B Ed Music 13 February, 20 March, 17 April, 8 May & 12 June Contact – Centre Reception – 8408 1310

Main Function Area

10.15am – 10.45am

$5 per adult

Children Free

Basic Knitting The Knit Wits offer basic knitting for beginners and the more experienced. Also knitting for charity. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Lounge

1pm - 3pm $2

World Tae Kwon Do

Kids & Adults classes. School Term Only

Contact: Master Wahid - 0412 909 500

Main Function Area

6pm - 7pm Contact Instructor

Free Group PT in the Park Come and join us for a free fitness session suitable for people aged 16 and over. Enjoy a 1 hour circuit of various exercises and stretching using light weights, resistance bands, Medicine balls and FUN Contact: Sue – 0400 171 204

Outdoors in the Centre Garden

9.30am - 10.30am

Free

Wednesday

Sylvia Jane’s Fitness Sessions include aerobics, stretching, strength training. Contact: Sylvia - 0432 510 716

Community Space

6pm - 7pm $6.50

Al Mio Club Con Murray Mallee Socialisation program for the older speaking Italian community members. Assessment required: Contact Patrizia Kadis 85322255

Community Space

10.30 – 3pm $15.00 includes

lunch

Thursday

Activity Room Time Cost

English Language & Literacy Conversation, reading & writing classes. School term only. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Space

9am - 11am Gold coin donation

Findon Fabric Pieces Social Quilting Group. BYO Projects Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Space

9.30am - 3pm $6

Basic Computing with Dean

Are you falling behind with the internet age? Learn basics including emailing, Facebook, skype, eBay. No prior knowledge necessary, 9 week course, bookings required. School term only. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Training Room 9am – 2pm $2

Senior Citizen’s Indoor Bowls Indoor bias carpet bowls. Contact: Alan - 8408 1310

Main Function Area

12.00pm -3.00pm

$5 Annual Membership

$2 weekly

Beyond 50 Fitness

Keep fit and active Contact: Deb - 0405 973 556

Main Function Area

11am - 12pm $7

Teddy Bear Making

Learn how to make beautiful teddy bears. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Lounge

11am – 1pm $5

Findon CC Weight Watchers Weight loss program “weigh & go’ Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Space

Weigh-in 9.30am - 3.30pm

$2 weekly fee

Line Dancing – Mainstream Level

Line Dance Class. Some experience would be helpful. Contact: Patch - 0412 336 603

Main Function Area

7.00pm - 9.00pm

$10

Seed Savers

Meetings: 1st Thursday April, June, Aug. & Oct. Contact: Sandra - 8445 6645

Community Lounge

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Gold coin donation

Friday

Activity Room Time Cost

Beyond 50 Fitness

Keep fit and active Contact: Deb - 0405 973 556

Main Function Area

9am - 10am $7

Spanish Senior Citizens

Meets fortnightly. Assessment required. Contact: Carola - 8241 0201

Community Lounge

10.30am -1.30pm

$7

Mosaics Social skill sharing. Enjoy this beautiful craft. Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Space

10am - 12pm $2 Waiting list

applies

Machine Knitters Association

Meets 2nd Friday of the month. Contact: Jeanette - 8240 0412

Community Lounge

10am - 2pm $20 Annual Membership No monthly

fee

Chi-Ball For fitness, harmony and well-being. All ages welcome. Wear loose comfortable clothing Contact: Deb – 0405 973 556

Various 10.30am-11.30am

$7

Bereavement Coffee Group

Meets 1st Friday of each month. QEH assessment required. Contact: Maryanne - 0416 323 404 or Rosanna (Mon-Thurs) - 8222 7748

Main Function Area

10.30am - 12.30pm

Gold coin donation

Euchre Card Game Weekly social game for experienced players only Contact: Centre Reception - 8408 1310

Community Space

2pm - 4.30pm $2

St. Mary’s Christian Spiritualist Church Physic Readings, twice weekly, various mediums Contact: Centre Reception- 8408 1310

Community Space

7.30pm - 10.30pm

$5

Saturday

Activity Room Time Cost

Heart Foundation Walking Group Contact: Brian - 8353 2177

Depart Grange 8am - 9am Free

Thai Language & Literacy Class Learn Thai for Adults & Children. Each lesson includes reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Weekly during School Term

Bookings Essential Contact: Mai 0413 651 890

Community Lounge

11am – 12pm $6 per person

Sunday

Activity Room Time Cost

Paradise of Cantonese Opera SA Weekly Cantonese opera singing and performance practice. Contact: Kasumi Hayama – 0432 380 980

Community Space

1pm – 6pm $3

Sunyata Buddhist Meditation Group Adelaide The morning includes meditation and Qi Gong Exercise All welcome

Main Function Room

9am – 1pm Donation

Thai Cooking Class for Adults Enjoy a Thai Cooking demonstration, tastings and take home recipes. 4th Sunday of each month. Different dishes each month. Bookings Essential Contact: Mai 0413 651 890

Main Function Area

1.30-3.00pm $25 per person

Special Events

Activity Room Time Cost

Monday March 25 The Australian Hearing Bus is coming to Findon CC Hop aboard for a free hearing check or speak to an expert about your current hearing device. No appointment necessary, just come along on the day. Australian Hearing: 8348 1100

Main Car Park Area

From 11.30am Free

Sunday April 14 Herb & Salvia Propagation Workshop Join The Herb Society of SA Inc for a tour of the Herb Garden and learn how to Propagate hervbs and salvias. Materials provided. BYO secateurs if you have some.

Herb Garden at the rear of the

Centre

2pm-4pm Free

Wednesday April 17 Cool 4 Kids - Listen, Laugh, Learn with Music Educational music session for babies, toddlers & pre schoolers.

Main Function Area

10.15am-10.45am

Adults $5

Children free (must be

accompanied by an adult)

Organisations who meet regularly at Findon Community Centre

• Dementia Australia - Meet 3rd Monday of each month

• Ethnic Link - Spanish Senior Citizens - Meet fortnightly

• Machine Knitters Association - Meet 2nd Friday of each month

• North West Junior Soccer Association – Meet monthly

• Paradise or Cantonese Opera SA - Meet weekly on Sundays

• QEH - Outreach Bereavement Coffee Group - Meet 1st Friday of the month

• Sunyata Buddhist Meditation Group Adelaide - Meet weekly on Sundays

• The Herb Society of South Australia - Meet 1st Monday of each month

• Uniting Care Wesley Bowden - Financial Counselling Service - Mondays by appointment

• Watch SA - Woodville South - Meet quarterly

• Western Carers Support Group - Meet 1st Wednesday of each month

• Western Community Connections - Quarterly Forums - Meet 4th Wednesday

• Western Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs - Meet weekly

Rooms For Hire

Garden Room - Capacity 40

Glass House Room - Capacity 15 - 20

Main Function Area (Private Functions/Meetings) Capacity 100

For further details, please contact Centre Reception - 8408 1310 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm

Administrative Services

• Photocopying – Black & white, colour

• Faxing

• Laminating

Available during office hours – charges apply

Free WiFi Available – Terms and Conditions Apply

We acknowledge this land as the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the living Kaurna people today.